This mural titled "Diamonds Of Extinction" was painted in 2014 by the artists Shalak and Smoky working as Clandestinos. I have been several time and there are always cars parked there so am finally posting it now. There is so much detail to look at in this one and you can feel their South American influence although I haven't a clue as to the significance of any of the images. There are diamonds sprinkled along the bottom but they are hidden by the cars.
Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world.
We finally got spring weather this week and daffodils were popping out all over the city. What a beautiful sight to see at last!
Last Saturday I showed you a determined black squirrel and this week I am showing you a fearless one. I was walking under a very tall tree which hangs over a steep hill and spotted this squirrel way out at the end of the branches munching away on the leaf buds. It was very windy and he was being bounced around but he didn't seem to be concerned at all. You would think he could have found some buds on some thicker branches!
Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world.
I love the carvings on the Graphic Arts Building on Richmond St. The building was finished in 1913 and was the home to Saturday Night magazine until the early 2000s when it was converted into 65 condo units. I've seen pics of the interior and it is just as classy as the outside. It is good that it wasn't torn down to construct a modern building!
I was wandering about on a sunny day and liked this view of Spadina House through its fence. Latter in the year this view disappears behind the vegetation surrounding the house.
Uncle Tetsu's Japanese Angel Cafe is found on Dundas St near city hall. It specializes in desserts especially Japanese cheesecake but what sets it apart are the servers who dress in French maid outfits and also do performances. Sounds intriguing but I haven't been there.
Taking part in Signs, Signs. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world.
The neighbourhood to the west of U of Toronto and south of the Annex is Harbord Village and it is full of lovely Victorian homes most of which have been renovated and restored. This is the perfect time of year to see them before all of the leaves come out on the trees. I've been inside a couple of the ones on this street and they are wonderful.
